Anthony Anderson, D.J. Qualls, Elise Neal
DJay, a streetwise Memphis hustler tries to find a voice and realize his long-buried dreams. Though DJay has always had a way with words, that gift has long been misused; this philosopher-hustler live...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 10, 2006
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Stats: 5,247 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (5,247)
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June 17, 2008Well rounded and complex characters that feel like the real deal. Terrence Howard is brilliant and the music is memmorable.
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April 7, 2008I loved this movie, i was so stubborn 2 keep from watchin it but im glad i did, i thought it was a great story, with fascinating characters, fantastically made. Its just a good movie man. i loved it
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February 17, 2008worth it just to watch the scene where they create the beat 1 instrument at a time.
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January 27, 2008Personal belief: Rap (or Hip-Hop, whatever) for me is like... garbage. I don't consider it music. As far as I'm concerned it's anti-music. Which is why it was difficult for me to enjoy this film. However, I know a good film when I see it and Hustle & Flow is one. Unfolds i...( read more)
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July 28, 2007I wasn't sure what I'd think of tis film, but I wanted to see it because of how highly it's been praised. I don't consider myself into the rap culture much, although I do listen to some, but Hustle & Flow creates its own fully vibrant world that really wraps you up in it. It take...( read more)
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October 22, 2009Movie was o.k good acting from Terrence Howard but good have been better at times.
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September 6, 2009Howard is tremendous and very believable. His "bottom bitch" also does a great job. Good songs too.
Critic Reviews
July 22, 2005
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
July 22, 2005
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Every now and then, Brewer pulls off a near-miracle with his flinty characters: He lets us, for a moment, slip into their lives -- and sing their song. full review
July 22, 2005
David Edelstein, NPR's Fresh Air
What's missing in this self-proclaimed story of redemption, though, is something other than a fairy-tale finale. It's the sense that the filmmaker understands the consequences of exploiting women even... full review
July 21, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Howard takes a character that might have been a caricature and makes him real -- sometimes icy, sometimes fiery, sometimes slick, sometimes passionate. full review
July 21, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Terrence Howard modulates Djay with great love and consideration for the character. He never cheapens him, or condescends. He builds him inside-out. full review
July 21, 2005
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Craig Brewer's first feature film is a volatile mixture of slickness and sincerity, hard-edged naturalism and sheer show-business hokum. full review
July 21, 2005
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The film's supporting characters are as rich as the lead, each one of them chasing an unlikely dream. full review
July 11, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
Subtly glosses over the most despicable elements of [its] protagonist's behavior. full review
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April 22, 2008not bad this movie shows the things that you have to do to ge tyour dreams.
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December 12, 2007if terrence howard we r e a rapper he'd have to be one of those bourgeoi ones like kanye i can see them now with don cheedle
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March 24, 2007i love this movie its for true thugs n n*e*body but like poeple say its hard out here for a pimp...LOL il ove this movie i can watch it over and over and never get tired of it i love the DRAMA ~n~ MUSIC
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January 24, 2007Dalm it is hard out here for a PIMP..lol.. I like this movie, it's a pretty good film. I luv the music in it!
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